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Lisbon

Lisboa é boa*. Yeah, Lisbon is good
at very long distance of dreams.
The shivering traveler pulls up his hood:
it seems that the traveller misunderstood
what’s autumn in Portugal. Streams

of water run volubly down the steep streets,
the wind searches pockets and sleeve,
the sheets hung to dry do not differ from sheets
of rain… That’s what happens when fantasy meets
reality and both leave.


(port.) Lisbon is good.

Copyright © Kurt Ravidas | Year Posted 2019

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Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/10/2019 2:25:00 PM I visited there there in May and it was lovely Kurt. I enjoyed your autumn poem very much. I am away right now in Hilo watching my granddaughters while they are out of school. I will catch up with comments when I return.xxoo Login to Reply Kurt Ravidas Date: 10/10/2019 5:25:00 PM Thank you, Connie. Best wishes to you and your granddaughters)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/8/2019 1:34:00 PM Hello Kurt Ravidas, the traveler should dress warmer for Lisbon in autumn. Also to wear raincoat and boots to keep the feet dry. have a nice day my friend, Login to Reply Kurt Ravidas Date: 10/10/2019 2:56:00 AM Not very long. Portugal was fine except for the weather. Thank you, Darlene) Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/9/2019 9:28:00 AM Hello Kurt, did you enjoy Lisbon? How long were you there? Have a nice day my friend. Kurt Ravidas Date: 10/8/2019 2:09:00 PM Thank you, Darlene. Next time I'll take your advice)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/8/2019 5:35:00 AM Enjoyed the imagery, Kurt! Login to Reply Kurt Ravidas Date: 10/8/2019 9:15:00 AM Thank you, Kim. Actually, I loved Lisbon)